The Broken Brain

Sharon Blady, MCU expert, former Health Minister, and Superhero of the Broken Brain, joins me yet again. This time we are talking some more nuts-and-bolts treatment planning for how to reframe your mental health symptoms into a superpower-weakness framework. You are not broken, just burdened with glorious purpose...I couldn't help it. If you know you know. Sharon tells us how she developed this paradigm and how to use it to overcome your obstacles and embrace your nature. Go to https://speak-up.co/ to learn more about Sharon's work in strengths-based psychology.

What we eat influences our psychological health, even more than we previously thought. Dr Chris Aiken joined me to discuss how certain diets help with the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder and other Mood Disorders. Listen to the intro to learn how to win a copy of "You Next: Reflections in Black Barbershops." (this is a replay of an episode from 3 years ago)

International podcast law requires all shows to do an episode on the new SpiderMan movie, and now it's our turn! Sharon Blady, mental health advocate and super hero, is here for it. We talk trauma, healing, and why everyone loves SpiderMan's tendency to try to save everyone, even the villains. SPOILERS for Spider Man No Way Home abound in this episode.

For those who marked the beginning of the New Year last week, this is a time for goal setting and getting a jump on organization and self-improvement. So naturally I put off editing and releasing this episode. Hannah Boone, host & creator of Disordered, is here to discuss some of the dangers of productivity obsession. This episode deals with self-judgement, shame, hope, comparison, and the importance of defining success with a high degree of self-awareness. The video of this episode and other bonus materials are available at www.patreon.com/brokenbrain

Writing and directing duo Ian and Eshom Nelms are brothers who tell stories through writing and directing movies. Their 2020 film "Fatman," tells the story of what it might be like if Santa Claus had to live in the reality of the world, surviving and transcending some of it's less-jolly aspects while maintaining his position as a shaper and teacher of children. IT is a story of redemption, fear, love, violence, and healing. They join the podcast to discuss where this idea came from and what they accomplished with it. Enjoy, and Merry Holidays! The full video recording of this interview is available to Patrons of the show who participate through www.patreon.com/brokenbrain. Join today at the Brainiac level to obtain cool bonus content and be involved in the show.

THE NEW CHRISTMAS EPISODE!!! Finally 2021 has culminated in our first NEW holiday episode. Chris Revil joined me to discuss The Muppets and Christmas, in particular looking at the 1992 classic Christmas Film The Muppet's Christmas Carol. We talk about relationships, loneliness, hurt and (no surprise) trauma. Mostly we are focused on the inherent healing portrayed in this wonderful edition of this wonderful story. Plus we discover Chris' strange aversion to Period Pieces.

Twice a month "The Broken Brain" joins "Let's Chat with Chris Revill" to create the Patreon-only show: "The Broken Chat!" This is a free sample of what you may be missing in the patron feed. In addition to The Broken Chat show there is also extended interviews, follow-ups with guests, and other special projects. Check out www.patreon.com/brokenbrain to learn more and to subscribe. In this Fifth episode of The Broken Chat, Chris and Dwight discuss "Noel," the 10th episode of season 2 of the television show "The West Wing." A re-watch of this episode actually triggered a series of events that led Chris to learn about his own PTSD and seek the treatment that he spoke about on the main feed of this Podcast. Bradley Whitford's character, Josh, is dealing with the psychological repercussions of trauma following a shooting that left him in critical condition. Set in the weeks following this incident, he is being assessed by a trauma psychologist (Played by Adam Arkin) to see how these incidents may have affected him. We discuss the show, how these events relate to Chris' own experience with Complex PTSD, and other related issues. All with our trademarked tangental ramblings, because ADHD is truly with us always.

Rerun of a Holiday Episode from 2015 where Clinical Social Worker Lee Messersmith joins the podcast to discuss skillful navigation of family and other relationships during the holidays.

RERUN where you can win a PRIZE. Chris Revill and I got together in 2015 and talked about TV Christmas Specials and our experiences with them. Respond to the question in the intro in order to win a prize!

RERUN of my episode focused on the 1946 Frank Capra classic film "It's a Wonderful Life." Michael Denniston, host of 99 for 99, True Bromance Podcast, and War Machine vs War Horse, joins me.